Power to examine, secure attendance, etc.
25.—(1)  An investigation officer has, for the purposes of this Act, power to do any of the following things in connection with an investigation mentioned in section 19(1):
(a)examine orally any person who appears to be acquainted with any of the facts or circumstances relevant to the investigation —
(i)whether before or after any proceedings are commenced under section 9 or 10; and
(ii)whether or not the person is to be called as a witness in any proceedings under section 9 or 10;
(b)issue a written notice requiring any person within the limits of Singapore, who appears to be acquainted with any of the facts or circumstances relevant to the investigation, to attend before the investigation officer.
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(2)  The person mentioned in subsection (1)(b) must comply with the written notice mentioned in that provision.
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(3)  A statement made by any person examined under this section must —
(a)be in writing;
(b)be read over to the person;
(c)if the person does not understand English, be interpreted for the person in a language that the person understands; and
(d)be signed by the person.
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